Program Notes
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September 7, 2023
In Time Program Notes
2023-24 Season
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. Welcome to the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers’ opening concert of…
March 22, 2023
Bach Mass in B Minor Program Notes
2022-23 Season
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. Hailed by Bach expert Christoph Wolff as Bach’s “musical…
March 7, 2023
Little Match Girl Passion Program Notes
2022-23 Season
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. Described by TMChoir leadership as a “musical vigil drawing…
December 1, 2022
Festival of Carols 2022 Program Notes
2022-23 Season
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. Welcome – for many of you, welcome back –…
October 20, 2022
Elijah Program Notes
2022-23 Season
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. A resounding success at both its 1846 premiere in Birmingham,…
September 22, 2022
Pilgrim’s Way Program Notes
2022-23 Season
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, Musicologist-in-Residence. [Content warning: The fourth paragraph of these program notes discusses…
May 12, 2022
Endangered Program Notes
2021-22 Season
The program notes are written by Rena Roussin, musicologist and PhD candidate. Today’s concert, “Endangered,” brings together three works…
March 25, 2022
Sacred Music for a Sacred Space 2022 Program Notes
2021-22 Season
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir was joined by the Nathaniel Dett Chorale for this concert on April 15, 2022.…
November 19, 2021
Festival of Carols 2021 Program Notes
2021-22 Season
The program notes are written by musicologist and PhD student Rena Roussin. Welcome to the 2021 Festival of…